Clinical trials: Radiation-Induced Disorder
Prostate Cancer
Study of Effectiveness of Lovastatin to Prevent Radiation-Induced Rectal Injury
Lovastatin may protect against late effects of radiation therapy in patients with prostate cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00580970
- Testing
- lovastatin
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Cancer of the Pharynx, Cancer of the Larynx
Erlotinib, Celecoxib and Reirradiation for Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer
There is no optimal treatment for patients with recurrent head and neck cancer after previous radiation. Chemotherapy alone is not curative and patients survive an average of only 6 to 10 months.
- Conditions
- Cancer of the Pharynx, Cancer of the Larynx, Cancer of the Neck, Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT00970502
- Testing
- erlotinib + celecoxib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Johnny Kao
Head and Neck Cancer, Radiation Toxicity
Salivary Gland Surgery Before Radiation Therapy in Preventing Radiation-Caused Xerostomia in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Moving a salivary gland out of the area that will undergo radiation therapy may protect the gland from side effects of radiation therapy and may prevent xerostomia (dry mouth).
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Radiation Toxicity, Xerostomia
- Trial name
- NCT00068237
- Testing
- salivary gland transfer, Post-operative radiation therapy
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
Treatment of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (Razor Bumps Behind the Neck) Using UV Light Therapy
This study is being done to evaluate the effect of targeted UV-B (a component of sunlight) on the treatment of acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN, or razor bumps on the back of the neck).
- Trial name
- NCT01328080
- Testing
- Targeted UV-B
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Oral Mucositis
ROMAN: Phase 3 Trial Investigating the Effects of GC4419 on Radiation Induced Oral Mucositis in Head/Neck Cancer Patients
The purpose of the phase 3, clinical study is to determine if GC4419 (avasopasem manganese) administered prior to intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) reduces the severity of radiation induced oral mucositis in patients…
- Trial name
- NCT03689712
- Testing
- GC4419 90mg
- Where
- 97 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 455 people
- Sponsor
- Galera Therapeutics, Inc.
Radiation Induced Oral Mucositis
A Study of the Effects of GC4419 on Radiation Induced Oral Mucositis in Patients With Head/Neck Cancer
The purpose of the phase 2, GT-201 clinical study is to determine if GC4419 administered prior to intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) reduces the incidence, duration, and severity of radiation induced oral mucositis in…
- Trial name
- NCT02508389
- Testing
- Low Dose GC4419: 30mg/day, High Dose GC4419: 90mg/day, Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 64 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 223 people
- Sponsor
- Galera Therapeutics, Inc.
Endometrial Cancer
Carboplatin, Docetaxel, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Stage III/IV, or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as carboplatin and docetaxel, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00258362
- Testing
- carboplatin, docetaxel, radiation therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Accelerated Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Acute Undifferentiated Leukemia
Fludarabine and Total-Body Irradiation Followed By Donor Stem Cell Transplant and Cyclosporine and Mycophenolate Mofetil in Treating HIV-Positive Patients With or Without Cancer
This clinical trial studies the side effects and best dose of giving fludarabine and total-body irradiation (TBI) together followed by a donor stem cell transplant and cyclosporine and mycophenolate mofetil in treating human…
- Conditions
- Accelerated Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Acute Undifferentiated Leukemia, Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission, Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
- Trial name
- NCT00112593
- Testing
- fludarabine phosphate, total-body irradiation, peripheral blood stem cell transplantation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Head and Neck Neoplasms, Mucositis
Study of the Effects of Brilacidin Oral Rinse on Radiation-induced Oral Mucositis in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
Oral Mucositis (OM) is a painful and debilitating side effect of many of the drug/radiation regimens used to treat cancer. This study examines the investigational drug brilacidin and its possible application in prevention of oral…
- Trial name
- Brilacidin (NCT02324335)
- Testing
- Brilacidin
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Innovation Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Head and Neck Cancer, Precancerous Condition
Induction Chemotherapy Followed By Cetuximab and Radiation in HPV-Associated Resectable Stage III/IV Oropharynx Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as paclitaxel and cisplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT01084083
- Testing
- cetuximab, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), Paclitaxel
- Where
- 121 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
Fibrosis
Trental & Vitamin E for Radiation-Induced Fibrosis
This study seeks to determine if a combination of Trental and Vitamin E prevents the development of radiation fibrosis in women treated with radiation for the definitive management of their breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00583700
- Testing
- Pentoxifylline, Vitamin E
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Recurrent Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer AJCC v7
Surgery and/or Radiation Therapy or Standard Therapy and/or Clinical Observation in Treating Patients With Previously Treated Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
This randomized phase II trial studies how well surgery and/or radiation therapy or standard therapy and/or clinical observation works in treating patients with previously treated stage IV non-small cell lung cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01725165
- Testing
- Clinical Observation, External Beam Radiation Therapy, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Ototoxicity, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor
Alpha-Lipoic Acid in Preventing Hearing Loss in Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment With Cisplatin
RATIONALE: Alpha-lipoic acid may prevent or lessen hearing loss caused by cisplatin. PURPOSE: This randomized clinical trial is studying the effectiveness of alpha-lipoic acid in preventing hearing loss in cancer patients…
- Trial name
- NCT00477607
- Testing
- alpha-lipoic acid, Audiology, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Cardiotoxicity, Breast Cancer
PROactive Evaluation of Function to Avoid CardioToxicity
This study is intended to evaluate the ability of an intramyocardial strain analysis package with cardiac MRI to assist in the early detection and management of cardiotoxicity from therapeutics used to treat cancer.
- Conditions
- Cardiotoxicity, Breast Cancer, Lymphoma, Sarcoma
- Trial name
- PROACT (NCT03862131)
- Testing
- MyoStrain®
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Cancer of Larynx
Cetuximab and Radiation Therapy in Laryngeal Cancer Patients Who Have Responded to One Cycle of Chemotherapy (SPORE)
The purpose of this study is to learn how to identify early which patients will respond to chemotherapy plus radiation therapy in order to reduce the number of subjects who require surgery (followed by radiation therapy).
- Trial name
- NCT00599131
- Testing
- Cisplatin, Cetuximab, 5-Fluorouracil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Cancer of the Esophagus, Adenocarcinoma of the Gastroesophageal Junction
A Trial of ZD6474, Paclitaxel, Carboplatin, 5-Fluorouracil, and Radiation Therapy Followed by Surgery
The purpose of the study is to determine the most tolerable and safe dose of ZD6474 (Zactima, Vandetanib) when given with standard chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery in patients with cancer of the esophagus
- Conditions
- Cancer of the Esophagus, Adenocarcinoma of the Gastroesophageal Junction, Cancer of the Stomach
- Trial name
- NCT01183559
- Testing
- Vandetanib, 5 Fluorouracil (FU), Carboplatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Fox Chase Cancer Center
Oral Mucositis
A Trial of a Botanical Drug Containing East Indian Sandalwood Oil (EISO) for the Treatment of Oral Mucositis
The initial proposed clinical study will be conducted in adult head and neck cancer subjects. This will be an open-labeled, proof of concept trial to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of EISO in a form of oral rinse…
- Trial name
- NCT02399228
- Testing
- 0.25% EISO mouth rinse
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Santalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Oropharynx Cancer
Gabapentin for the Reduction of Radiation Therapy Induced Pain During the Treatment of Oropharyngeal Cancer
Strategies to minimize and mitigate external beam radiation therapy related mucositis and pain during the treatment of head and neck cancer remain limited.
- Trial name
- NCT03269344
- Testing
- Gabapentin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Henry Ford Health System
Breast Cancer
Curcumin for the Prevention of Radiation-induced Dermatitis in Breast Cancer Patients
Ionizing radiation is a toxic agent and widely accepted form of treatment for various types of cancer. Despite advances in medical technology, radiation therapy still causes severe early and late skin effects.
- Trial name
- NCT01042938
- Testing
- Curcumin C3 Complex
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Cognitive/Functional Effects, Metastatic Cancer
Stereotactic Radiosurgery or Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases That Have Been Removed By Surgery
RATIONALE: Stereotactic radiosurgery may be able to send x-rays directly to the tumor and cause less damage to normal tissue. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x rays to kill tumor cells.
- Conditions
- Cognitive/Functional Effects, Metastatic Cancer, Neurotoxicity, Radiation Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT01372774
- Testing
- stereotactic radiosurgery, whole-brain radiation therapy
- Where
- 37 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 194 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology